In the pole position for the NFL MVP, Stafford got back on track
last week against the Cardinals. Leading the NFL with 35 touchdown
passes, Stafford faces the franchise he called home for 12 seasons.
The Lions and Rams have quietly developed a bit of a rivalry over
the last few seasons, and Stafford gets a banged-up Detroit secondary
that is down several starters. With a Week 15 over/under high of
55.5, the scoreboard should light up in this one.
The calamity of the franchise has distracted from the elite rookie
season Dart has had. He’s avoided the turnovers that young
quarterbacks are plagued by, and instead has put the team in plenty
of positions to win despite an underwhelming cast of skill position
teammates. If he can protect himself, while still moving the chains
with his legs, Dart is both a high floor/high ceiling play against
a Washington team that has quit on the 2025 season.
Following a Week 14 bye, the 49er offense should be as healthy
as they have been all year. Purdy has been up and down since returning
from his toe injury, but the Titan defense is fresh off making
Shedeur Sanders look like a hall of famer. Tennessee is yielding
the 3rd most passing yards in the NFL, and 9th most fantasy points
to the position.
If you are a fan of violent, aggressive defense, this game is
like an early Christmas present. Denver and Green Bay are among
the best pass defenses in the NFL, as they feature elite pass
rushers and lock down secondaries. Both Nix and Love can be pressured
into making mistakes, and the team that protects the ball the
best should come out on top. I expect both offenses to feature
the run game in an effort to control clock and tempo. With yards
at a premium, starting either of these guys means hoping for some
short yardage touchdowns. With a capped ceiling, there might be
better matchups to exploit in Week 15.
Although he gutted out a Monday night win with his Hamburger
Helper gloved hand, I grimaced every time Herbert got smacked
around in the pocket. He finished the game in one piece, but was
sacked seven times, and lost yet another offensive lineman. His
herculean efforts have become legendary, but the deep passing
game has dried up, and the matchup against a desperate KC team
at Arrowhead is just too much to overcome.
